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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.37, 4,397.70 and 2,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.37, 4,397.70 and 2,006.61 is: 3,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.37 : 4,397.70 = 2,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.37/4,397.70 = 2,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.37x = 4,397.70 × 2,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.37x = 8,824,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,468.80/2,933.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.30

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